Do you have finance and administration experience? Consider this opportunity to showcase your accounting skills and provide financial and administrative support services to the North Bay Jail.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• process accounts payable and maintain the institutional reporting systems;
• process direct billing, transfer payments and journal entries;
• reconcile purchase orders, invoices and offender trust accounts;
• ensure accuracy of accounting and purchasing records;
• perform purchasing and supply functions;
• perform daily cash float transactions;
• arrange travel for staff, including booking of flights and rental vehicles;
• provide other general office and clerical support services;
• provide back up to Payroll/Purchasing Clerk.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• You must possess oral French language skills at the advanced level. Your proficiency level will be confirmed before hire.
Financial Knowledge and Skills
• You have knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• You have financial skills to provide accounts payable and accounting services.
• You have strong arithmetic skills to process accounts payable, calculate and reconcile accounts and invoices.
• You are proficient in financial information systems and software applications (e.g., WIN and IFIS) as well as MS Word and Excel.
Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
• You can verify the accuracy of financial information, invoices and transactions.
• You can identify and resolve discrepancies and issues within established procedures and guidelines.
• You can exercise good judgement when working with confidential information.
• You have the ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, guidelines and instructions.
Office Administration Skills
• You have experience and skills in providing general office administration and clerical support.
• You have knowledge of office practices, and you can process mails and use office equipment.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• You can explain and provide accurate information on accounts payable and financial procedures.
• You can communicate effectively with managers and staff.
• You demonstrate courtesy, tact and diplomacy when answering phone calls and responding to routine inquiries.
OPS Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti- racism:We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
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We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
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